Hello all..

I'm still in my puree stage and have plans to go out to dinner with my family while thwy are in town. I fully plan on taking my own eats but am worried it will make others feel uncomfortable if I do and I dont want to deal with a fight should i take food into a restaurant.

Does anyone have any suggestions on eating out while on this stage? I don't know where they want to go to yet but i have a feeling it will be a buffet as we live in las vegas and that is where it's cheapest to eat.

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If you have any influence where to go - I'd skip the buffet. You could have a baked potato or mashed potatoes, soup (and only have the broth), baked white fish (mashed up).

Personally, I wouldn't take my own food into a restaurant, unless it was a Protein shake. You can always order soup and enjoy that. Since you can't consume much, it won't really matter. I've heard of wls patients being allowed to pay child's price for a buffet, but I doubt they will allow you in with your own food.

I am curious though how it works out.

Have a cream-type soup, no chunks.

The buffet at the Wynn has great Soups.

Just get a soup, even if you are at a buffet and don't stress about it.

Also you can't really bring outside food into most resturants. If anything have a Protein shake before you go.

Stage three..soft foods? When I was in Vegas I was a little further along than you. Some places I opted for a shrimp cocktail, soup or other "healthier" meals.

I would also check to see if the restaurant has a plate share option. Some charge a fee for sharing but my husband and I do this.

Lots of places have their menus online. Pre choose a couple ideas before you go.

If you do choose a buffet you will have more choices. Stick to your plan but your portions will be considerably smaller than those of a regular diner, check to see if they allow a child's portion or plate share. You may just end up paying full price and eating very little.

Pre-op I took my food with me everywhere. Post op I choose from the menu. I agree that restaurants in Vegas may not be too happy having you bring in your food.

Have fun and enjoy

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My surgeon gave me this card: I haven't used it yet, but I plan to use it in Vegas.

Edited August 18, 201610 yr by Mangolicious

My surgeon gave me this card: I haven't used it yet, but I plan to use it in Vegas.

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I've heard of these but i havent seen one. We dont normally eat out and im still on only pureed foods so im not worried about it at the moment.

I hope you have a blast while you are here.

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The buffet at the Wynn has great soups.

Just get a soup, even if you are at a buffet and don't stress about it.

Also you can't really bring outside food into most resturants. If anything have a Protein shake before you go.

I'll have to suggest that. I've been here 4 yrs and have only eaten at 2 casinos and those where for holiday dinners.

Is the Wynn reasonable?

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Thanks everyone. This is my first time going out since surgery and it's with our youngest and her boyfriend. Lord only knows what this is all about.. Lol

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The Wynn is not reasonable, it is one of the nicest Hotels on the strip. The Soups and food are divine.

However any buffet will have Soup, and soup or baked fish are your best options.

I have a bariatric card. I have never used it. I didn't eat out really until 3 or 4 months and by then I was able to make a decent in most things, so no point.

Edited August 19, 201610 yr by OutsideMatchInside

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Thanks for the information. The Wynn sounds more like something I'm going to hold off on for now, but sounds perfect for our 25th anniversary in February.

Sadly we have been here 4 yrs but havent really done much in the way of touristy things

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So i found out today we are going to Applebees.

So i plan to stick with the soups.

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Thanks for the reminder on that card, I need to start carrying mine now so I don't forget

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I'm taking my daughter to Vegas for her birthday, 5 days. I will be 6 weeks post op. We love the shows, the pools and the buffets. She already told me she plans to go to a buffet each day. She's been supportive but is drawing the line here. She's already a tad disappointed I have us booked in a residence inn (with kitchen) rather than our usual Cosmopolitan. I have the surgeons card also and will see if I can either sit there with her or if they will let me order a bowl of soup ala carte or maybe child's price. We then to hit the more expensive buffets.

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